Beef Tenderloin Steak With Port Sauce

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   Preheat oven to 400. To prepare steak, heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy bottomed pan.

2. 2

   Season steaks well with coarse salt and pepper. When oil is nearly smoking, add steaks and 2 tbsp butter; sear both sides of steak until well coloured. (Depending on size of steak, this may have to be done in two batches.).

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   Finish cooking in oven for desired doneness, about 5 minutes for medium rare. Remove from heat, transfer to cutting board and let rest, covered, for at least 10 minutes.

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   In same pan, add 1 tbsp oil and sweat shallot until softened and lightly coloured. Add port to deglaze and bring to simmer, reducing slightly.

5. 5

   Add beef stock and simmer; reduce volume by half. Remove from heat and swirl in 2 tbsp butter. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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